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CP52 GTU

2002 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,445 mi
Last recorded101,445 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Clio65,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 101,416 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,659 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

driver seat security soon reqs attention

Fail 27 Jun 2012 98,659 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

driver seat security soon reqs attention

Pass 18 Jun 2011 96,045 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 82,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2010 82,852 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,322 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 63,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,480 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 37,480 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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CP52 GTU is a 2002 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP52 GTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP52 GTU registered?

CP52 GTU is a 2002 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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